Buildings provide us with basic human needs for shelter, security, privacy, storage, and work while also acting as universal carriers of art, culture, history, economics, and equity. Looking at a diverse range of techniques and building types that include residential, commercial, civic, educational, medical, industrial, agricultural, and infrastructural uses, these fundamental elements and principles make up the majority of our built environment. The following guides have been created for you as a survey covering the various construction methods, systems, components, materials, logics, and standards that influence how buildings are constructed around the world. These resources will be constantly growing and expanding over time in an effort to further illustrate and document the many topics and issues related to buildings.
Interior clearances for roof slopes provide guides for designing functional human spaces under the challenging constraints of angled roof planes. With various angles ranging from slopes of 20° to pitches of 50°, roof slopes restrict the amount of usable space based on comfortable heights of people.
Details and DownloadsStair treads and risers are fundamental components of a staircase. The tread is the horizontal part that you step on, while the riser is the vertical section between each tread. Together, they determine the comfort and safety of the staircase. The dimensions of treads and risers must be balanced.
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